Borger approves short-term lease of ambulance while new units arrive

The Borger City Council approved an interlocal ambulance lease agreement to borrow a type-3 ambulance from the city of Stonet while the city completes hiring and awaits delivery of its own units.

Bradley described the leasing terms as $1,500 per month for a three-month lease with an option to extend for an additional three months, and said the agreement includes crediting the monthly lease amount for parts or repairs the city performs while the unit remains in service.

Staff said city ambulances are typically type 1 units and the leased vehicle is a different configuration; the short-term lease is intended to support staffing and service continuity until the city's ordered ambulances are delivered.

Council approved the interlocal agreement and authorized the mayor to execute the documents.

The lease is a temporary operational step; staff said the arrangement is designed to be cost-effective compared with weekly borrowing rates and to avoid permanently mismatching vehicle equipment across the fleet.